which ipad apps?

[LandyLiam]

Well Santa seems to have left an ipad behind when he was visiting the other night, now i'm new to all this istuff  , so what apps do you recommend? 

[Chris E]

Not apple maps! 

[Rusty Madra]

My top 5 (could bore you with top 20 but won't  )

1) NI Wild.... no further intro needed
(Just bookmark it to the homescreen... or hand it to someone in the know)

2) Everytrail Pro .... this one you can download maps from all kinds of walks all over the world. People review them and post their pics / give their tips. The pro version works without internet which is handy

3) Find my iphone .... works on ipad too.

4) Trip Advisor .... Find online reviews and nuggets of info about anywhere you visit: attractions, hotels, pubs etc

5) Kindle App .... turns your Ipad into your own personal library.

**If you haven't got a case I'd recommend the "Griffin Survivor" case especially if you're taking it outdoors. I've the smaller version for the Iphone and it's saved it more times than enough!

[Mourneman]

Heres a few i have
1.mapster
2.my Topo maps
3.hill lists
4.sports tracker
5.imapmyhike.
6.google earth

[LandyLiam]

cheers, i'll give them a try, any ideas on what to use for editting office documents?

[Rusty Madra]

There's a windows for Mac programme that allows you to use windows office products (word, excel etc) ... Pricey though: unless u can borrow a copy of the software 

[Kayakgirl]

Map my run and walk are good.
Pinterest for kids and the like. Great ideas..
Google
Sky plus is fun as you can control the TV from your phone/iPad.. Tis very funny when you can change channels

[Dowser]

Not an app but I can highly recommend this cover:

Griffin GB35108 Survivor Military Duty Case

   

Technical Details

* Independently tested and certified to meet conditions outlined in US Department of Defense MIL-STD-810

* Integral Display shield deflects wind and rain (Test: up to 200 mm/hr for 1 hour)

*Rigid internal frame protects against shocks and drops (Test: drop on flat concrete surface from 6'/1.8 m)

* Sealed ports block blown sand and dust (Test: up to 18 m/sec for 1 hour)

* Silicone cladding blocks vibration (Test: 18 hrs at 20 to 2000 Hz)

Can be bought on Amazon for £37.50.

Mine arrived today and it's a nice tidy fit and has an integrated internal hard plastic case and screen cover which offers superb protection.

[LennyJ1]

I have the Griffin case for my iphone. great bit of kit.

[LandyLiam]

very batman looking, i like it    but already have an aluminium case with keyboard ordered

[LennyJ1]

very batman looking, i like it    but already have an aluminium case with keyboard ordered

Where did you order that from?